Eamon

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Eamon

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Eamon is the Irish Gaelic form of Edmund, from the Old English name Eadmund. It meant “Rich Protector” from “ead” (rich) and “mund” (protection).

History:
N/A
Please see Edmund for more information.

Pronunciation: ay-mun.

Alternates: Éamon, Éamonn.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
(Eamonn) Kevin Roche (1922-)
Irish architect.

Miscellaneous:
Eamon Andres (1922-1987)
Irish broadcaster.

Political Figures:
Eamon De Valera (1882-1975)
Irish statesman.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Eamon

Popularity of Eamon:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A